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kathryn nicholson
on Dec 27, 2024
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When given a choice among various tasks, individuals with a high need for achievement will tend to choose the most difficult task, in order to maximise their feeling of achievement.
Need For Achievement
A psychological characteristic that drives individuals to strive for success in tasks where they are evaluated against some standard of excellence.
Maximise
To increase or make as great as possible.
Difficult Task
A task that requires significant effort, skill, or knowledge to complete, and often poses a challenge to the individual attempting it.
- Understand the implications of achievement motive and situational factors on behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the implications of achievement motive and situational factors on behavior.